New York Rangers Preview 2021
From 2006-2017, the Rangers competed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, our New York Rangers preview 2021 - 22 observes that in the last four seasons, the team has made it to the postseason just once. That was in 2020 when they lost in the Qualifying Round zero games to three to the Carolina Hurricanes. Last year, the Rangers ended up fifth in the East with a record of 27-23-6 (60 points). They missed the playoffs by four points. What does this year hold? More of the same? Another season of almost making it to the bid for the Cup?
Rangers - Key Skaters
Wing Chris Kreider is a premium scorer and snipper on power plays, while center Mika Zibanejad is a constant scoring threat. Also in front, center Ryan Strome and winger Artemi Panarin are both quality assist men. These four guys can also play D. Speaking of defense, Adam Fox and Jacob Trouba offer fine two-way play. Our New York Rangers preview 2021 - 22 finds that D-man Ryan Lindgren makes the most of his ice time. He possesses positive plus/minus potential.
New York Rangers Preview 2021 – Goaltending
Igor Shesterkin comes back for his third NHL season, all of which have been with the Rangers. In two seasons, he’s posted a 26-16-3 record and appeared in 47 games. He’s recorded a 2.57 GAA and .924 SV%. Alexandar Georgiev, who’s also been with the NYR his entire career, has a four-year record of 43-38-9. His GAA mark comes to 2.95 and SV% is .912. Georgiev has done the bulk of the work in net. However, with a new coach and new season, either could end up being the go-to puck stopper.
New York Rangers Preview 2021 – Final Word
Will New York’s new head coach Gerard Gallant be able to guide this team to the playoffs? Since the 2003-04 season, when he got his first NHL head coaching job, Gallant has been at the helm of four teams. Prior to coming to the Rangers, he spent three seasons with Columbus (2003-07), then three with Florida (2014-17), and the last three with Vegas (2017-2020). Each team ended their association with Gallant by firing him, and they did so prior to the end of the season. The Blue Jackets let him go 15 games into the 2006-2007 season, the Panthers 22 games into the 2016-17 season, and the Golden Knights 49 games into the 2019-20 season. Our New York Rangers preview 2021 - 22 has to ask will this trend continue? What does this pattern protend for what is a talented team that has the potential to break through and reach a new level?
NHL Metropolitan Division - New York Rangers Projection 2021
Finish: 3rd
Stanley Cup Appearance
Eliminated Round One